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Tiago Mendes was a disastrous flop last term and is of interest to both Monaco and Atletico Madrid, but they only want him on loan.

"I don't like the rumours, " he said ahead of Thursday's Europa League semi-final against Atletico Madrid.

Signing with Atletico was one of the best decisions in my life.

Raul Garcia 6 - In a scrappy midfield display by Atletico he rarely put his foot on the ball, although could have scored with a good drive.

"I know Atletico are looking for a goalkeeper, but I won't be changing colours, " he said.

It has been said that there was too much pressure on Fernando Torres at Atletico. Do you think the same is true for you?

"We have received interesting offers from Atletico and Fiorentina, but we have not taken any decision, " he said, as quoted of AS.

Atletico Madrid are ready to drop their interest in Auxerre winger Kanga Akale.

Of course it is going to be hard but I watched Barcelona on TV two weeks ago and they lost at home to Atletico Madrid.

After, there was the offer from Atletico, who are building a very good team, but when Arsenal came in it wasn't difficult.

AC Milan and Atletico Madrid are among the sides keen to seal a deal and are also believed to have discussed terms.

Some of the Champions League teams who could drop into the Europa League include Bayern Munich, Marseille, Stuttgart and Atletico Madrid.

It has also been reported that Villarreal, having sold Diego Forlan to Atletico Madrid, could be in the market for a big name striker.

Forlan was disappointed not to have faced Ballack at the World Cup, or in either of Atletico's Europa League clashes with Leverkusen.

I have always been interested in playing in the Premier League, but my head is in the World Cup and I have a deal with Atletico.

The former Atletico Madrid keeper is wasting little time becoming integrated at United and adapting to his new surroundings.

What has it been like adjusting to life in Spain after your move to Atletico both on and off the pitch?

He has bridged the "Golden Generation" and has shown great leadership, being named one of the club captains at Atletico Madrid.

Atletico are also interested in left-back Fabio Grosso and the former Lyon player could be part of the Forlan deal.

We have not had any offers or contact with anyone. Fernando is an Atletico Madrid player. He wants to stay with us.

I only say that some people in Madrid have suggested that Atletico are preparing my sale, but I don't know too much.

But enforced radical financial measures taken by Atletico president Jesus Gily Gil meant the youth team had to be disbanded.

"He will play with Atletico Madrid, " Leo Aguero told Radio La Red. "He has two years to run on his contract. "

If Atletico do look to sign the Spanish keeper, it would take a large fee to prise him away from Merseyside.

Tottenham have made an official approach to Atletico Madrid for striker Diego Forlan, emerging reports from Spain suggest.

The child's father, Atletico Madrid ace Sergio Aguero, 20, missed Atletico's training session earlier in the day.

Liverpool are reportedly hoping to seal a deal for top targetFernando Torres after Atletico Madrid finally decided to sell theirprize asset.

Raul was "the best 13-year-old player in the world" when he signed for Atletico.

Benitez hopes Maxi will settle quickly with the help of compatriot Javier Mascherano and former Atletico team-mate Fernando Torres.

He would also have been content to join Atletico, whom his older brother, Jiri, joined in the mid-'90s.

He told La Gaceta: "I know Atletico are looking for a goalkeeper, but I won't be changing colours. "

Xin: Remote, near pass, pass the ball is the rational use of Atletico Madrid to win the match key.

Reyes completes transfer to Atletico MadridJose Antonio Reyes has completed a move to Atletico Madrid for an undisclosed fee.

Maxi , who joined Atletico from Espanyol on a three-year deal in 2005, was the club's second highest scorer with 10 goals last season.

However, the South American also has admirers abroad including the likes of Atletico Madrid, Osasuna, Monaco and Portsmouth.

They've promised to buy about half a dozen players over the last few weeks including Ronaldo and Fernando Torres from Atletico Madrid.

Atletico and the race, my position is right avantgarde , my duty is behind the striker and the activities of opportunistic strike out.

The Colombian joined Siena last summer from Atletico Nacional and has certainly made a name for himself.

Torres required little time to adjust to the rigours and demands of English football following his acquisition from Atletico Madrid.

It was a great result for us against a top side in Benfica and we will take a lot of confidence from this into the semi-final with Atletico.

The Reds are looking to record their first victory over Atletico in Europe in four meetings.

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly sent scouts to watch the young keeper in action, but De Gea insists he is happy at Atletico.

Why have you decided to leave Atletico now?

The Reds' new No. 17 was also welcomed to Merseyside by former Atletico teammate Fernando Torres.

I was on holiday in term agent, and Atletico Madrid, Galatasaray and continued contacts.

The Atletico de Madrid first squad returned to practice after last night's match against Granada 74.

Chelsea and Arsenal are battling for Atletico Madrid prospect Ruben Ramos.

Napoli and Juventus are keen on a loan deal, while Atletico Madrid have also been linked with the 28-year-old.

I knew about the mystique of the stadium and then I experienced it myself with Atletico when I came here in the Champions League.

Ablett's side meet Atletico Mineiro in Sunday's semi-final and the winners will meet Ajax or Australia in the final.

Chelsea are totally different to Atletico but we want to win so we have to play with an offensive mentality.

The other targets of Atletico are Diego of Werder Bremen and Lucho Gonzalez of Porto .

"We've had two defeats lately against Espanyol and Atletico but the fans can be calm, " the 22-year-old told Liverpoolfc. tv.

Osasuna and Atletico have been alerted, there is also interest from Turkey and also will accept a cut price offer.

I've been with Atletico since I was 10, I've grown up as a person and a player there.

Atletico Madrid want Peter Crouch included in Liverpool's bid for their star man Fernando Torres.

Obviously I couldn't have that tattooed on my arm playing for Atletico, but they gave me this armband as a present for my last birthday.

It doesn't make sense if they are in negotiations with Seville to use Atletico to try and get more money.

Why did you choose Atletico? Did any English clubs talk to you?

Atletico Paranense, in the Brazilian league seemed an odd choice.

The Cottagers defeated Hamburg 2-1 on Thursday night to progress to the Europa League Final where they will meet Atletico Madrid.

FC Barcelona made the final training session before the match against Atletico Madrid under the rain at the Camp Nou.

There is a simple reason, my daughter was born on 17 July. Atletico Madrid after he is born and then chose the number 17.

I still enjoy in this The feeling of playing golf course, just 14 years ago in the race for the Atletico debut the same time.

"I think that Forlan will stay with Atletico next season. The players play where they want to play, " Cerezo is quoted by Marca as saying.

The proposed Olympic stadium, for example, will be home to the Atletico Madrid football team by 2012.

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